Setting my Targets as a Teacher in 2023

By cryotosensei | diaperfinancingfund | 15 Jan 2023

I am sure that even if you are not well versed with teaching as a career, you are aware that being a teacher comes with a crushing myriad of roles and responsibilities. By virtue of our jobs, we have to wear multiple hats and juggle numerous balls at the same time. During a typical workday, I have to teach students, listen to their petty arguments, attend interdepartmental meetings, meet up with parents and/or social workers (if my charges choose not to behave), organize events, revise the curriculum, AMONG OTHERS. Geez, I'm running out of breath just by typing this.

Thought I would get a headstart on this year by waking up early on Sunday morning to craft my targets for the entire year. As the saying goes, "The early bird gets the worm." I hope that beginning with the end in mind would help me keep my sanity in check this year! Please support me along the way!

Student Outcomes

(a) Quality Learning of Students

To ensure that 100% of 4HS1 attain a Level 4 for Reading & Writing as well as Level 5 for Speaking & Listening for their WPLN
To plan and design lessons that not only effectively plug students’ learning gaps, but also leverage their multiple intelligences
(Hybrid model) To strengthen students’ literacy skills so that they can read all the high-frequency words in the Dolch list as well as improve their Oral Reading Fluency

(b) Character Development of Students

FT Role (2T6)

At the individual level, to provide individualised support and coaching for each student so that their socio-emotional intelligence competencies could be enhanced
At the class level, to build a class community and a sense of belonging, which translates to a Positive Classroom Culture
To forge close partnerships with their subject teachers, parents, and social workers

To develop students’ character and facilitate their socioemotional learning through dance.
To plan a VIA activity for students

Professional Outcomes

(a) Professional Development of Self

To develop expertise in various pedagogical skills through courses and workshops
To expand my experiences and perspectives beyond the field of education

(b) Professional Development of Others

To be a buddy to a new colleague and assimilate her smoothly into life at NLS

Organisational Outcomes

(a) Contributions to Projects / Committee Work

As the Year 4 English Level Coordinator, I aim to:
-- act as an effective liaison officer between the HOD of English and Year 4 English teachers so that activities & assessments designed for Year 4 students are implemented with sound pedagogical considerations
-- work with colleagues in other departments to (1) identify areas where interdisciplinary teaching and learning can take place & (2) develop resources to facilitate interdisciplinary learning